CHARLES CURTIN

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43147

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Commercial Construction / Design Build / Business Development / Budgets

P&L Cost Controls / Risk Management / Quality Control

I directed staff, subcontractors, suppliers and systems to execute

profitable projects for small to medium sized construction firms. I

consistently developed and drove new business opportunities. My experience

in project management, estimating, and initiating cost controls gives me

the ability to positively impact the bottom line.

Highly organized with the ability to provide strong direction, I am an

effective trouble shooter / problem solver. I relate well to people at all

levels. I also inspire others to achieve and perform with excellence.

Colleagues describe me as hard working, creative, and having strong

leadership skills. My strengths include:

. Producing accurate and timely proposals, budgets, and winning

profitable bids

. Developing efficient operating systems, streamlining systems and

processes

. Meeting critical project deadlines, turning projects around if needed

. Containing costs, maximizing profitability

. Creating successful relationships with clients, subcontractors and

suppliers

Certified as an Interim Building Official and experienced in complex

construction projects, I acquired extensive training on Advanced

Construction Management, Project Documentation, Industry Networking;

Scheduling and Estimating Software.

Career History

Senior Estimator, 2K General Construction (an $8M + commercial construction

company), 2002 to 2009. Drove estimating efficiencies, headed project

managers, implemented new software and data base. Tracked progress of all

projects within Estimating/Project Management Office managing three

employees and advised field superintendents.

Projects Director, Divine Incorporated (a subsidiary of Divine Tower

International), 2000 to 2002. Led $25M division with twelve staff.

Recruited and promoted from subsidiary to lead PMO. Completed six major

projects including multiple retail store build-outs, reinforced concrete

project, 45,000 sq. foot arena and wireless switch stations.

Senior Project Manager, Divine Tower International (a $200M privately-held

infrastructure provider to wireless carriers) 1999 to 2000. Led, directed,

and managed survey, architectural and engineering teams for $50M turn-key

build out of 120 AT&T Wireless Sites.

Senior Project Manager, Divine Incorporated, 1997 to 1999. Directed,

project managers, estimators and support staff. Oversaw contract

negotiations, bidding, subcontractors, suppliers and P&L for $12M division

with eight staff.

Selected Accomplishments

Increased annual revenues by 100%, managed 6 to 10 projects simultaneously

working with over 30 professional and numerous subcontractors and

suppliers. Reorganized and established estimating process and stabilized

OH&P. Trained new estimator and project manager while creating estimating

software data base.

Developed Profitable Supplier Partnerships. Identified opportunity with

supplier to compete against seven bidders on a 440 security window project.

Handled strict bonding requirements, won $1.8M bid by $60 which in turn led

to generating $700K+ annual revenue. Boosted operating revenues 20% with 8%

profit margins.

Protected Company Profitability. Supplier provided products with incorrect

specifications, risking construction delays and a potential $1,000 daily

fine. Directed redesign of affected area with minimal labor expense,

enabling project completion on-time and saving $20K to $30K in potential

penalties. Project won design award from the BX Association.

Implemented Cost Controls, Saved Thousands. Reassigned to key client, AT&T,

for build out of 120 cell tower sites and immediately determined areas of

improvement. Reviewed existing invoices, uncovering services in question.

Negotiated new terms with A&E firms saving $60 thousand.

Succeeded in Meeting Critical Project Timelines. Conducted recruitment of

contractors for a collaborative project bid with a complete budget and

detailed completion schedules. $1.6M multiple site project was awarded

based on modified criteria. Managed projects successfully and saved client

an estimated $210K with accelerated completion schedule.

Additional: I enjoy golf, woodworking, college football and I volunteer as

a teacher.

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